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The Cannibal Caper: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery

A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery
| Book 2

By Rosalind Barden

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Mad Cannibal Terrorizes Downtown!

Orphaned 11-year-old amateur girl sleuth Sparky returns in another noirish adventure, set in the sketchy milieu of 1930s Bunker Hill in downtown Los Angeles.

The clock is ticking as Sparky tries to track down stolen precious jewels . . . while, at the same time, a gourmet cannibal is on the loose in the city, seeking new prey. Just who is this devious diner?

As the suspect count escalates, Sparky’s protector, the former silent-movie star Tootsie, is oblivious to the danger. She’s too busy getting Sparky back to school. No! Meanwhile, with her stalwart pal Bobby out of town, Sparky finds herself sometimes annoyed, sometimes fascinated by the mysterious boy who works in a most peculiar pet shop.

With so much crime and so little time, can Sparky avoid being collared for the caper—and elude being the next item on the dining menu!—by uncovering the identity of the cannibal?

Rosalind Barden’s follow-up to the bestselling "The Cold Kid Case" is a fast-paced, unforgettable romp through Depression-era downtown Los Angeles.

#1 Amazon Bestseller "The Cold Kid Case" is the first "Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery" and winner of multiple accolades, including the Firebird Book Award 1st Place for Cozy Mysteries. This zany, 1930s historical mystery series with a most unlikely amateur sleuth is a fun read for tween to grownup fans of historical cozy mysteries and historical fiction. This humorous, cozy noir mystery series continues with "The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery" and "The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery."

Word on the Street

““Make time to hang with Sparky, amateur detective of Bunker Hill. You’ll be glad you did!”—Diane Vallere, national bestselling author of the “Madison Night Mystery Series”“

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““A rollicking, layered, smart mystery that’s tons of fun!”— Sal Nudo, award-winning journalist and author of “The Newspaperman”“

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““The author’s gift is her ability to wedge herself deeply into the mind of an 11-year-old streetwise firecracker named Sparky in this intricately woven, beautifully crafted tale.”— Craig Leener, author of the “Zeke Archer Basketball Trilogy”“

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““We are back with another wild mystery solving adventure with Sparky. I absolutely adore seeing how this pint sized detective sleuths her way into all of the different shenanigans throughout this tale.”“

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BookBub Reviewer

““After reading a couple of books whose endings left me heartbroken for days, I felt like I needed a lighter change of pace to clean my palate. This. Was. It.”“

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Amazon Verified Purchase Reviewer

““The Cannibal Caper is an exciting and fun mystery perfect for young adults and older children, especially those who enjoy historical adventures. I bought it for my niece who visited this summer, and from the looks of it, she loved it! Sparky, an 11-year-old detective, tracks stolen jewels and a cannibal in 1930s Los Angeles. The historical setting is detailed and vivid, bringing the Depression-era city to life. She especially loved the quirky characters, like Sparky’s protector, Tootsie. The story moves quickly with lots of twists, which kept her engaged from start to finish. It’s a perfect read for fans of cozy mysteries with a bit of humor and action. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for an entertaining and adventurous read!”“

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Goodreads Reviewer

““The author does a great job pulling the reader into the story with detailed writing, rich, historical details, and quirky characters. This book had mystery intrigue, humor, witty banter, crime, action, adventure, and a bit of mayhem. Loving this series!”“

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StoryGraph Reviewer

““I was pleasantly surprised to have enjoyed this book so much as I am quite a bit older than the target audience. This is the second book in the Bunker Hill Mystery Series which includes our lovable 11-year-old detective Sparky. Much has changed from the first book and it’s all for the better…well mostly. She is doing her best to locate the stolen jewels while trying to avoid a cannibal. I enjoyed the setting again in this book as the author has a knack for transporting you to 1930s Los Angeles. I loved the flow of the story and found myself caught in the fast pace of it all. I recommend picking this up if you’re looking for a fun and cozy mystery.”“

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